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More Pacific rugby league stars are opting to play for their homelands over Australia or NZ – that's good for the game

With this year’s National Rugby League (NRL) season now up and running, the prevalence of Pacific players in the tournament is again obvious to see. All NRL teams now feature stars with Pacific nations heritage – indeed, it’s hard to imagine the game without them.

The Conversation

Remembering JJ Williams, the Wales great turned fearless pundit, how he got his nickname and the anniversary just missed

He helped provide a cutting edge for the great Wales teams of the 1970s

Wales Online

Ferdinand and Terry nominated for Hall of Fame – Thursday’s sporting social

Danny Cipriani tells critics to lay off rugby.

The Independent UK

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Eddie Hearn doubles down on rugby league claim after saying sport is "beyond f***ed"

Eddie Hearn has claimed rugby league is "beyond f***ed" and "bang in trouble", having previously held discussions about helping promote the sport with the RFL

Daily Mirror

Suaalii still shining in the glare of his rugby switch

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has praised Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's ability to put the talk of his rugby switch to the side and star against Parramatta.

AAP

Tonight's rugby news as Welsh region announce eight players have signed new deals and Springboks coach to join England

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Thursday, 30 March

Wales Online

Shane Todd on comedy, boxing and how to deal with NI hecklers

The top comedian is heading up the 'Love Rivalry' campaign for Ulster ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup

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The 16 nailed-on players for Wales’ World Cup squad, the battle for other places and the one real problem position

Half of Warren Gatland's squad are inked in for the global tournament in France but there is so much for others still to play for

Wales Online

South Africa coach Felix Jones becomes latest addition to England backroom staff

Deal agreed to take Irish assistant from Springboks after World Cup

Evening Standard

Boxing and darts guru Eddie Hearn reveals what he'd do to popularise rugby and explains where sport is going wrong

Hearn says rugby viewing figures outside of Test matches are 'horrendous' and something needs to be done to create greater interest

Wales Online

Luke Cowan-Dickie injury uncertainty poses problem for England and Exeter

Luke Cowan-Dickie, the Exeter and England hooker, has problems with an ankle and his neck and there is no definite date on his return to action

The Guardian - UK

Suaalii key in Roosters win after Tedesco concussion

Rugby-bound Sydney Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has played a key role in the club's 28-20 win over Parramatta, after James Tedesco was hit high and concussed.

AAP

Luke Cowan-Dickie ‘like a caged lion’ as England hooker continues rehabilitation

The England international has been sidelined due to an ankle injury.

The Independent UK

Scarlets v Brive team news as Wales captain returns for European clash along with stalwart

Dwayne Peel's side are aiming to take another step on the road to silverware

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'He had his head removed from his shoulders!' Welsh region issue update on battered star amid rough treatment controversy

He was on the wrong end of rough treatment in the United Rugby Championship derby

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Ospreys hope Wales international finds a job and players set for emotional night

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Welsh rugby has a humble new superstar emerging and she's from a famous rugby family

Sisilia Tuipulotu is only 19 but is already on the path to becoming world-class, according to her coach and team-mates

Daily Mirror

Former American Football player has become "last chance saloon" for injured athletes

Professional sports stars including former Lionesses, Liverpool and Celtic academy prospects, MMA fighters and rugby players have turned to Tendai Trafford for kinetic therapy

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AAP

Waratahs look to end Brumbies' Super domination

Admitting it stung to hear the Brumbies dismiss their rivalry, NSW Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon said it was up to his Super Rugby Pacific side to perform.

AAP

'Non-stop' Thorn yet to ponder rugby coaching future

Brad Thorn says he's yet to fully consider his options beyond this season, with the Reds coach off contract but still desperate to unlock the side's potential.

AAP

Wallabies duo Hodge and Kellaway back for Rebels

The first Australian side to play a Super Rugby Pacific game in Fiji, Melbourne have welcomed back Wallabies pair Reece Hodge and Andrew Kellaway from injury.

AAP

Suaalii's rugby switch obvious for years: Demetriou

Souths coach Jason Demetriou says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been planning his code hop for years but cast doubt on Cam Murray following the Rooster to rugby.

Wales Online

Stuart Hogg's new career options and the car tragedy that changed his life

The Scotland star will retire after the World Cup this autumn and begin a new career

Wales Online

Wales international Davies set to leave Welsh region

Possible options could include a potential switch Cardiff or a move to France

ABC News

Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i code-hopping furore the latest in line of high-profile defections between league and union

Rugby league appears to have got itself in a tizz with the upcoming defection of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i to the Wallabies, but his is just the latest of a long line of moves between the codes, writes Simon Smale.

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